markfer

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   by markfer 9y ago

   I imagine he meant it to be more lighthearted than it came off, and wouldn't read much into it. No dress code = dress how you like. If you like to dress up in slacks and a dress shirt, then so be it. Don't change your preferences
2. 32.▲
   by markfer 9y ago

   The Economist for arguably the last good journalism Esquire for entertainment and fashion GQ for fashion
3. 33.▲
   by markfer 9y ago

   Does anybody have a personal dashboard/consolidation of their newsfeeds?
4. 34.▲
   by markfer 9y ago

   I feel like you missed a pretty easy name with 'crybs'
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   Ask HN: How do you track user behavior/engagement inside of your SaaS app?

   3 points by markfer 9y ago|2 comments
6. 36.▲
   by markfer 9y ago

   Outside of code, I don't think there is anything with making mistakes. It's a path towards progress, learning, and growth. It is important that you figure out why the mistake was made, and how to not recreate it in the future.
7. 37.▲
   by markfer 9y ago

   Check out indiehackers - perfect platform and audience for this
8. 38.▲
   by markfer 9y ago

   Echo all of the resources jkuria posted, plus 'Influence' is a must read. I'll be releasing a Sales 101 online course soon that's aimed at developers shortly if you're interested.
9. 39.▲
   by markfer 9y ago

   I actually do some weekly 1:1 sales coaching for this very problem. Check my profile and feel free to email me if you have any questions!
10. 40.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    I'm biased (employed by one) but I would recommend looking at a coding bootcamp like App Academy [1] www.appacademy.io
11. 41.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    I lost over 50 pounds in the last 18 months, so very much the case. Plus a couple very expensive pieces that should last for life.
12. 42.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    Thanks for submitting this - it actually inspired me to compile numbers for my 2017. The results were scary. * $22k on student loans (good expense, I'm done with them now) * $29k on rent (studio in SF, moving in with roommate this mont
13. 43.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    How to code (JS). Coming from a business/sales background, I'd love to have the ability to build my ideas.
14. 44.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    1) https://www.recapped.io 2) http://www.sellsomemore.com/coaching
15. 45.▲
    Ask HN: Are you using a CRM for your freelancing?

    2 points by markfer 9y ago|0 comments
16. 46.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    1. Provide weekly personalized one-hour sales coaching for tech founders without a sales background 2. Built a collaboration and communication platform that provides an easier way for my sales team to communicate with potential customers [1
17. 47.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    Do you want him to write the code for you too? It looks like an app from the 90's. There is zero design. If you want people to use it, you have to sell them on the idea of WHY and HOW they'll benefit. If you aren't willing to
18. 48.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    I'll be launching mine shortly - I can let you know when it's live if you'd like.
19. 49.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    Yes! Did you subscribe? If so, you'll definitely be notified.
20. 50.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    Sounds good. Do you want to email me? It's in my bio. Couldn't find yours.
21. 51.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    Yeah, was definitely interesting to see that. That's exactly the intended focus. Essentially a crash course for tech founders to start selling in their early days.
22. 52.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    I'm launching an online course that tackles this issue soon, feel free to email me for more info!
23. 53.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    As a sales leader and consultant, I kept being asked to offer weekly personalized sales coaching for technical founders. I launched it a few weeks ago and so far it's been pretty great for both parties. Being able to sit down on a week
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    by markfer 9y ago

    I imagine it's from a lack of mission/end goal. It may feel that you're just "floating by" right now. What are your end goals? What's your mission? I would recommend working backwards from that and setting time
25. 55.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    I would personally recommend taking the 10x Club course (note: I work at the parent company, and yeah I know about the name)
26. 56.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    I strongly believe that if you want it bad enough, you'll make time/effort for it. If not, then it simply isn't important enough for you - and that's perfectly ok.
27. 57.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    Yeah, it's too much risk and time. Maybe putting together really scrappy MVP's and taking a decent chunk, but I don't know too many good founders who would do that.
28. 58.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    I'll be in the minority here, but if you can partner up with an awesome non-technical co-founder on a project you believe in - then absolutely. Otherwise? Nah.
29. 59.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    Just published my first blog post on sales advice today, actually. Aiming to make it a weekly event and eventually build into online sales courses and bootcamps.
30. 60.▲
    by markfer 9y ago

    What do you think so far? I grew up in Raleigh, NC nearly all my life - but recently moved to SF for work. Constantly debating about moving back and enjoying lower cost of living, but California weather is too good.